WHO? Lily Lyons. WHERE? London. WHEN? Singing with my grandad was my first education in music. He had a great voice and awesome music taste. I started writing songs when I was 19; making my own music and pursuing music properly came later in life for me even though…

Nuha Ruby Ra by Louise Mason WHO? Nuha Ruby Ra. WHERE? From east London. WHEN? I started out making sound art while in art school. My background is fine art, everything I did came through that lens, it still does in many ways. WHY? I realised that music is…

Chalk by Aaron Cunningham WHO? I’m Luke and I play drums in Chalk. Ross is our vocalist and works on the productions for the band behind the scenes, and Ben is our guitarist and synth whiz. WHERE? We’re from all over the island: I’m from Belfast, Ross is from…

Dhani Harrison by Josh Giroux

Speaking with Dhani Harrison, even from the other side of the world, his enthusiasm for music is tangible.

The digital age has, as everyone knows, revolutionised music. Fans can hear records before they get radio play. The power lies with the creator, they can release…

Shambolics in 2023 by Liam Maxwell

Shambolics’ whole album is a reflection of everything that’s been happening with us and everything we’re seeing.

Much has been reported recently about the disparity in the music industry; with a grassroots venue seemingly shutting down every week, the hope for smaller bands to…

It’s one of the best years for Cast.

Debut albums are both a curse and a blessing for musicians. The adage about having all your life to write your debut is true (to a certain extent), but it runs deeper than that. To capture the energy, enthusiasm and passion that…

It’s been another hectic 12 months of club gigs, arena shows and festivals for Live4ever’s lead photographer Gary Mather, when rising stars, rock legends and some of music’s biggest names have been showcased through a collection of world class photography. At year’s end, Gary has been going back over…

So, here we are again. Another year ends and so, as sure as night follows day, another year-end list. But this is no ordinary year-end list. It’s a year-end list by your favourite music website compiling the best songs of another packed 12 months and, as such, demands your respect…

20: Grian Chatten – Fairlies 19: DAMEFRISØR – D.O.D 18: Revival Season – Chop 17: Mitski – Bug Like An Angel 16: Floating Points – Birth4000 15: Baby Queen – We Can Be Anything 14: Treeboy & Arc – Retirement 13: SCALER – NEW SYMBOLS 12: Bill Ryder-Jones – This…

20: Lol Tolhurst x Budgie x Jacknife Lee – Los Angeles

Los Angeles is an immersive, dystopian fever dream of an album. Obviously the percussion is great, but the trio have pooled together their contacts for a fearsome supporting cast of collaborators and singers. Some are better known than others,

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Black Grape by Paul Husband

Shaun Ryder talks us through Black Grape, Happy Mondays, Mantra Of The Cosmos and much more besides.

Contains swearing, obviously. Ostensibly this piece is an interview with Shaun Ryder but in truth, it was a one-way conversation. The iconic frontman (or indeed, National Treasure) is…

Library Card by Ida Muhonen WHO? Lot van Teylingen – Vocalist; Mitchell Quitz – Guitarist; Kat Kalkman – Bassist; Emre Karayalçın – Drummer. WHERE? We are from Rotterdam, the Netherlands. WHEN? Our band’s roots began in 2021 during the summer when another COVID-19 lockdown prevented us from attending concerts and…

Megan Wyn by Sam Crowston WHO? Megan Wyn. WHERE? Anglesey, North Wales. WHEN? I’ve always sang from a very young age and have always have a fascination and passion for music. When I was 11 I trained in opera and joined a choir called Cor Ieuenctid Mon as well…

Stone live in Liverpool, April 2023 (Gary Mather for Live4ever) WHO? STONE are Finley Power (frontman/rhythm guitar), Elliot Gill (lead guitar), Sarah Surrage (bass) and Alex Smith (drums). WHERE? STONE are from Liverpool, except Sarah who is from outside Oxford. We all reside in south Liverpool. WHEN? We have all…

Gurriers by Evan Cahill

In the wake of more industrial power from their third single ‘Nausea’, Live4ever’s artist of the week spotlight is on Gurriers.

WHO? Dan Hoff – Vocals Mark MacCormack – Guitar Ben O’Neill – Guitar Emmet White – Bass Pierce Callaghan – Drums WHERE? Emmet, Dublin.…

Viji by Nicole Ngai

With her debut album So Vanilla due for release next month on Speedy Wunderground, our latest Artist Of The Week is Viji.

WHO? I’m Viji. I’m a solo artist but my live band consist of Ollie (guitarist), Zach (drums) and Suzy Clue (bass). WHERE? I’m…